Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Tomont End Monument, Great Cumbrae Island
In or near Ascog.
Tomont End Monument, Great Cumbrae Island — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Raibeart MacAoidh — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Largs · 2.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Tomont End Monument on Great Cumbrae Island, the nearest railway station is Largs, located 2.2 km away. Entry to the monument is free.
About
Tomont End Monument, Great Cumbrae Island is a category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB850). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Category B Date Added 14/04/1971 Local Authority North Ayrshire Planning Authority North Ayrshire Parish Cumbrae NGR NS 18172 59294 Coordinates 218172, 659294 — Stone obelisk erected in memory of two midshipmen of H.M.S. Sheerwater who were drowned by the upsetting of their boat near this spot, 1841.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Tomont End Monument is a memorial located on Great Cumbrae Island in the Scottish Highlands. It is designated as a category B listed building, reflecting its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.7926, -4.9018
- District
- North Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA30 8BH
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Ayrshire and Arran
- Nearest railway station
- Largs — 2.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17829392 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tomont End Monument, Great Cumbrae Island?
- Tomont End Monument, Great Cumbrae Island is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA30 8BH).
- What is Tomont End Monument, Great Cumbrae Island?
- Tomont End Monument, Great Cumbrae Island — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Tomont End Monument, Great Cumbrae Island?
- The nearest railway station is Largs, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA30 8BH.
- Is Tomont End Monument, Great Cumbrae Island a listed building?
- Tomont End Monument, Great Cumbrae Island is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Tomont End Monument, Great Cumbrae Island free to visit?
- Yes, Tomont End Monument, Great Cumbrae Island is free to enter.
- How do I get to Tomont End Monument, Great Cumbrae Island?
- The nearest railway station is Largs, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA30 8BH.